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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

LC51 RYRMOT history

LC51 RYR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 44,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LC51 RYR green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
44,314 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC51 RYR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC51 RYR was last recorded at 44,314 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 2,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,045 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,269 miles
Average per year
1,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,314 miles
  • 2024 – 42,045 miles
  • 2023 – 41,732 miles
  • 2022 – 39,041 miles
  • 2020 – 36,777 miles
  • 2018 – 35,241 miles
  • 2016 – 29,940 miles
  • 2013 – 29,606 miles
  • 2009 – 29,496 miles
  • 2008 – 26,517 miles
  • 2007 – 24,664 miles
  • 2005 – 22,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,314 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,314 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    44,314 miles
    Test number
    623003546836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,045 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,045 miles
    Test number
    141915240030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,041 miles (+309)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,041 miles
    Test number
    187546962480
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass41,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,732 miles
    Test number
    154579364244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,732 miles (+2,691)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,732 miles
    Test number
    285942602503
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass39,041 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,041 miles
    Test number
    460419985345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,777 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    36,777 miles
    Test number
    997629470557
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  8. Fail36,777 miles (+1,536)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,777 miles
    Test number
    749170014300
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  9. Pass35,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,241 miles
    Test number
    927542287949
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washer have only just met minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Fail35,241 miles (+5,301)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,241 miles
    Test number
    984594201637
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washer have only just met minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass29,940 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,940 miles
    Test number
    906063094115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,606 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,606 miles
    Test number
    377466903120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,496 miles
    Test number
    990410419373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,496 miles (+2,979)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,496 miles
    Test number
    451447809446
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass26,517 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    490450468280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    641975477068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,664 miles (+2,510)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    892185577046
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass22,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    22,154 miles
    Test number
    542709525391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,154 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,154 miles
    Test number
    870819525386
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LC51 RYR

Does LC51 RYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC51 RYR is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC51 RYR?
The MOT on LC51 RYR is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC51 RYR done?
LC51 RYR was recorded at 44,314 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,076 miles a year.
Has LC51 RYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC51 RYR has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LC51 RYR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC51 RYR find?
LC51 RYR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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